Obituary of Irene M. Di Martino

IRENE M. VELARDI DI MARTINO, of New Milford, died on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at the Alldendale Nursing Center in Allendale, at the age of 90 years. Born in Hackensack, she has lived in New Milford for seven years. Prior to retiring, she had worked at DiNapoli's Deli in Hackensack. She was a parishioner of St. Francis R. C. Church of Hackensack. Beloved wife of the late Diego "Dick" Di Martino. Loving mother of Rosalie Giardella of New Milford, Thomas Di Martino and his wife Marilyn of Gretna, Nebraska, and Richard Di Martino and his wife Laura Blackmer of Wyckoff. Cherished grandmother of Maria, Joseph, Jennifer, Thomas, David, Lauren, Erica, Lily and Ella. Adored great grandmother of Paul, Gena, Derek, Jacob, Gabriel, GiaVanna and Olivia. Devoted daughter of the late Giovannia and Angelo Velardi. Dearest sister of the late Mary Petrocelli and her husband Al, Joseph Velardi and his wife Kate, Benny Velardi, Pat Velardi and Rose Vallinino. Dear sister in law of Nancy Velardi, Rose Velardi, Jay Posnanski, Chip (Adeline) Cavalieri and her husband Chet, Julie Di Martino, Ann Di Martino, and the late Paul Di Martino and his wife Ginny, Joseph Di Martino, Carmen Di Martino, and Harry Posnanski. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and godchildren.The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 10th, at St. Francis R. C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack at 11:00 AM with burial following at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hackensack. Visiting will bes on Friday from 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 PM f